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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 18, 2022
Recession not a certainty, but likely, economists say

Is the U.S. economy headed toward a recession? Probably, but any downturn is likely to be brief and mild, especially in Florida.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2007
Corporate Report

OSI shareholders vote company privateSolomon Technologies buying Pennsylvania's DeltronHealth Management Associates sells two hospitals to WellmontTIB Financial Corp. announces quarterly dividendPhillips Development fund yields 25% to 50%NeoMedia adds Hoffman as CEOTeltronics lands $12 million credit line from Wells FargoWalter Industries adds Ford exec to board

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2006
Going to the Dogs

Sharn Veterinary's three-year average annual growth rate of 371% has it well on its way to becoming the industry leader with its medical devices for animals.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2006
Copy That

Anne Mulcahy rescued American business icon Xerox Corp. from near bankruptcy. Her insights could help Gulf Coast businesses grow.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2007
The Big Picture

Jerry Pearson, Florida chief investment officer at Fifth Third Bank Investment Advisors, considers the broad economic themes before making his investment picks. It might make you think differently about your portfolio.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2008
Corporate Report

Urine Off lands European distributorsTampa Electric meets climate standardsSource Interlinkhires Ninja for mobilityAmerican Strategic Insurance expands to LouisianaTeltronics buys communication retailersTigris Pharmaceuticals studies anti-tumor drugWilde Automotive exclusive Smart dealershipOswald Trippe, Co. buys N.C.'s Glasgow Hicks

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2005
Don't Look Back

Brian Tuttle paid a stunning $61.5 million for a 5,800-acre sod farm near North Port to develop the Isles of Athena. He spells out his rules for development.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Condo-Conversion Kings

Miami Lakes-based Prestige Builders Partners, the largest condo converter of apartments statewide, puts a lot of stock in the Gulf Coast as it looks to expand nationwide.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2004
'It's Like Wildcatting'

Referrals are a way of business for Henry Valenzuela. It's lucrative, too. His law firm collected about $50 millionon behalf of clients since its formation in 1996.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2006
No Regrets, Now

Jim Barge is glad he didn't sell Intellect Technical Solutions Inc. in 2000, despite a few lean years since. It's one of the fastest growing companies in America.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 15, 2005
A Banker Eyes Congress

Republican Tramm Hudson's potential election opponents see pluses and minuses to entering politics with a banking resume.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

South Florida condo converter buys 300 apartments in TampaNew Jersey investment firmbuys 29 retail sites in FloridaSimDag affiliate pays $12.4 million for 1 acreClearwater Inn owner pares interest rates, reduces costsSouth Florida investors buy pasture land for $10 million

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 10, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Neal Communities buys Duke RanchEnterprise Associates buys Bradenton land for towersConnecticut company buys Main Street propertyLely Development buys RV ResortMorrison Homes buys lots in Fort MyersWestpoints plans homes in Naples

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 20, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Developer Converts Estero Apartments into CondosOhio-based company buys Sanibel shopping centerLennar buys Naples land near I-75Developer converts Naples hotel to condosTOUSA acquires Transeastern and four developmentsFranchisor plans Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que in Fort MyersMcGarvey Development buys East Cape business parkPompano Beach developer buysAirport Exchange Park in Lee County

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 13, 2005
Struggle for Control

The estate of entrepreneur Paul 'Duke' Smith has spun out of control amid a bitter family dispute.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 28, 2009
Making the Grade

Two-thirds of Gulf Coast House members get A's from two prominent business groups, but only one of 11 senators goes to the head of the class.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2004
Risk Taker

An established Orlando attorney uproots a successful law practiceto start over in St. Petersburg.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2003
Developer and Lawyer (Tampa edition)

George Rahdert is a well-known First Amendment lawyer. His lesser known development company owns nearly 50 properties.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
A tale of two Lawyers

One attorney blew the whistle on an investment scheme. The other, accused of failing to look out for investors, has been sued for legal malpractice.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2003
Tech Industry Needs Dollars

Can state government provide Florida's technology entrepreneurs with anything more than tokensubsidies and good-luck wishes?

  • Opinion
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